SINGLE TYPES OF TU 
history . . . Tuberous Begonias were discovered and introduced into 
cultivation about I860. . . . The species from which the modern hybrids 
evolved are all natives of South America. These are found growing, 
although in the tropics, at altitudes of from two to six thousand feet. This 
naturally makes them subjects for temperate zones, with cool growing 
conditions. . . . The original species all had comparatively small flowers, 
the largest of which reached four inches in diameter. Colors were con¬ 
fined to white, red, yellow and pink. ... It took eighty years of patient 
labor and several generations of hybridizers to bring the tuberous Begonias 
to the state of perfection in which they are today. Through cross-breeding 
new forms were gradually developed and finally double flowers. . . . Today 
they are segregated into separate types and colors, the wealth of which is 
simply amazing when one considers the four original ancestors. 
SINGLE NARCISSIFLORA TYPE 
(Above) 
A new form recently developed. The flowers resemble some¬ 
what the trumpet daffodils, hence its name. Daffodil flowered. 
Very effective as a pot plant. 
Colors . . . Yellow Salmon Shades, Salmon Shades, Orange 
Salmon Shades, Red Shades. 
SINGLE CRESTED TYPE CRISTATA 
(Right) 
The accompanying picture speaks for itself as to the beauty 
of this type, which we have highly Improved in recent years. 
Dwarf, stocky growth, with masses of flowers, makes this 
type suitable both for bedding and show purposes. 
PRICE OF 
TUBERS . . . Delivery, January to March. 
Large size, 20c each- $2.00 per dozen; $14.00 per 100. 
Medium size, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. 
Colors ... Pink Shades, Rose Shades, Crimson Rose, Salmon 
Shades, Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Dark Red. 
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